I think the developers of the modpack have to update the modpack manually ( aka. put in all updated version and check if everything still works) and then tell the launcher there's this newer version. I have no facts, but if that's the way it happens, I think the developers are waiting to update everything straight to 1.4.5 including redpower.

That doesn't seam very efficient for a modpack that has "full support" of the mod developers. Couldn't they simply upload latest builds themselves to the FTB launcher for distribution? This would cut down on people reporting bugs that have already been fixed in newer versions of mods. Plus, having the job of manually double checking if FTB has the latest builds of all the included mods sounds like a tedious job for someone on the FTB team, and it'll only get worse as more mods are added.

That doesn't seam very efficient for a modpack that has "full support" of the mod developers. Couldn't they simply upload latest builds themselves to the FTB launcher for distribution? Having the job of manually double checking if FTB has the latest builds of all the included mods sounds like a tedious job for someone on the FTB team, and it'll only get worse as more mods are added.

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New builds of mods can have compatibility issues with other mods, so they should be tested with the other mods before being officially added to the pack.

Yeah, it's kind of a compromise. An automated system (which is probably entirely possible) would be quicker, but any inherent comaptability/balance issues would not be spotted until the users reported them (not an ideal system with a release stream).
The manual system is slower, but does mean that the issues are found and ironed out.

The auto system would also cause issues with servers, as players would update frequently, but the update process for a server can be a bit of a pain.

Yeah, it's kind of a compromise. An automated system (which is probably entirely possible) would be quicker, but any inherent comaptability/balance issues would not be spotted until the users reported them (not an ideal system with a release stream).
The manual system is slower, but does mean that the issues are found and ironed out.

The auto system would also cause issues with servers, as players would update frequently, but the update process for a server can be a bit of a pain.

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That's true, I wasn't thinking of server updating. Still, I wonder if they would consider opening up a separate mod pack in the launcher for testing latest releases (even if it was SSP only). It might make compatibility testing easier if more people had access to report bugs, and as an added bonus it would allow users to see what mods/versions are currently being tested.

I think the developers of the modpack have to update the modpack manually ( aka. put in all updated version and check if everything still works) and then tell the launcher there's this newer version. I have no facts, but if that's the way it happens,

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This is correct, seeing as I have spent many hours over the last weekend putting the mod pack together I can attest that there are bugs in compatibility.

I think the developers are waiting to update everything straight to 1.4.5 including redpower.

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It does seem like we will wait for the mods to update to 1.4.5, but we are not going to be waiting on redpower. However, the update to 1.4.5 is very easy for mods, so I still expect a new pack out in the next few days.

This is correct, seeing as I have spent many hours over the last weekend putting the mod pack together I can attest that there are bugs in compatibility.

It does seem like we will wait for the mods to update to 1.4.5, but we are not going to be waiting on redpower. However, the update to 1.4.5 is very easy for mods, so I still expect a new pack out in the next few days.

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That's excellent news, thanks Watchful11. I don't suppose you can confirm what updates we'll see in the next version? Such as new gregtech machines, new twilight forest mobs, etc?

The entire mod is disabled, or the configs are set to not change any vanilla/IC2 features (macerator recipe/metal blocks)? I wouldn't be surprised if the configs where set to not be as intrusive, but removing the mod seams a bit extreme. I rather enjoy gregtech.

The entire mod is disabled, or the configs are set to not change any vanilla/IC2 features (macerator recipe/metal blocks)? I wouldn't be surprised if the configs where set to not be as intrusive, but removing the mod seams a bit extreme. I rather enjoy gregtech.

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I second that, GregTech is an awesome mod that enhances the minecraft experience.

Considering it's entirely composed of rejected IC2 suggestions you've got to think that there's a reason for the rejections. Things like the massive EU storage? What are you using the EU for that you wouldn't be fine with what you already have? Ender Chests for EU? They're caled Ender Chests and Lapotron Crystals. Try them out sometime. UU Matter is a bit overrated.

I have no objections to the mod being in the pack, but I, as do a lot of others feel that the configs should be set by default to not change any non-Gregtech recipies. That way, anyone who wants to use Gregtech items on for instance, servers, they can, but without affecting anyone who doesn't wish to use it, as like many other mods can be simply ignored by those who wish not to use it.

I have no objections to the mod being in the pack, but I, as do a lot of others feel that the configs should be set by default to not change any non-Gregtech recipies. That way, anyone who wants to use Gregtech items on for instance, servers, they can, but without affecting anyone who doesn't wish to use it, as like many other mods can be simply ignored by those who wish not to use it.

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Exactly, just set the default config so people can enjoy the new features without having to research why their macerator recipe isn't working.